What is a proof of address?

A proof of address is any original document where the full name and the residential address of an individual appear together. The best example of the proof of address is a bank statement or a credit card statement, but an utility bill, landline telephone or home security bill is also suitable as a proof of address. For Due Diligence purposes, a proof of address must be in original, and not older than 3 months. The rationale for the proof of address requirement is to have a reasonably accurate information of what is the the real, actual residence address of an individual.